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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 & 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Coach Wooden describes himself and Nellie, what does he say?
(a) She is shy, and he is talkative.
(b) She is loud and he is quiet.
(c) She likes outdoor activities, and he likes to stay inside.
(d) She is full of personality and he is shy.

2. Who was the talented leader of the UCLA team's defense?
(a) Kenny Washington.
(b) Keith Erickson.
(c) Fred Slaughter.
(d) Doug McIntosh.

3. Who eventually became principal and superintendent of Martinsville Schools?
(a) Coach Curtis.
(b) Coach Wooden.
(c) Cat Wooden.
(d) Nellie Wooden.

4. What coaching concept applied by Coach Curtis did Coach Wooden disagree with?
(a) Becoming friends with the players.
(b) Giving all the players a fair chance to play.
(c) Firing up the team emotionally before a game.
(d) Sitting those who missed practice on the bench.

5. After Wooden and Nellie got married, how much money a week did Wooden make working with Coach Curtis?
(a) $250.
(b) $25.
(c) $100.
(d) $500.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before his senior year, who was Wooden recruited by?

2. Where did Wooden attend college?

3. Who loaned Wooden some money for his wedding?

4. Wooden learned that students who do what, can get free tuition?

5. What did Coach Wooden's high-school coach prohibit his players from doing during basketball season?

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